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Articles in Summer, 2008 issue of Careers and Colleges

• The inside-out house
• Tossing a golden egg
• College-speak for noobs
• What's hot on campus
• School's out for summer—not!
• Poetry—and blogging—pay
• Is your bank account half full?
• Beyond the viewhook
• Drop a day to save a drop
• Smart reads for high school grads
• Fast fact
• Quick list
• I just play one on TV: TV jobs and real people who do them
  by Christina Wood
• Who ya gonna call? The college admissions process can be daunting. Where can you turn for help?
  by Jim Paterson
• College calendar checklist
• Find a college you'll love: if you're like most college-bound students, you want to get into the best school you possibly can. But too often, "best" means "most selective" instead of a place where you'll thrive academically and sociall
• The campus visit: up close and personal
  by Don Rauf
• Is community college right for you? Offering low tuition, small classes, and diverse degree programs, community colleges are increasingly becoming a smart choice for many students
  by Mark Rowh
• Building the perfect application: it's only a few sheets of paper. But when it comes to attending your dream college, those sheets are the most important documents in the universe
• Hot careers in the trades: you don't have to go to a four-year college to pursue a lucrative, rewarding career. Industries that hire skilled tradespeople are searching for young go-getters to become electricians, plumbers, auto technicians, and more
  by Don Rauf
• Salute & save: here's a quick look at some of the educational benefits you could earn through military service
• Campus style
• What's hot on campus
• School's out for summer—not!
• Poetry—and blogging—pay!
• Is your bank account half full?
• Beyond the viewbook!
• Drop a day to save a drop!
• Quick list
• Smart reads for high school grads
• I just play one on TV: TV jobs and real people who do them
  by Christina Wood
• Tech tools for college: don't start school without these useful—and fun—gadgets!
  by Aoife M. McEvoy
• Home sweet dorm: moving into a college dorm can be daunting. But with a little planning and the right attitude, you'll feel at home in no time!
• Back to School in the Age of Facebook
  by Christine Clarke
• Get a life! Nervous about starting your new life at school? You're not alone—after all, the transition to college is a big deal, especially if you're moving far away from home. Here's how to find friends and fit in—fast!
  by Manya Chylinski
• Major decisions: no idea what you want to major in? No worries! College is all about trying new things—and finding your passion
• Salute & save: here's a quick look at some of the educational benefits you could earn through military service
• Lessons from freshman year
  by Don Rauf
• Playing it safe
• Test prep made easy: don't let the letters "ACT" or "SAT" strike fear into your heart. With a little preparation and the right attitude, you can earn scores you'll be proud of
  by Manya Chylinski